Educational Materials

We have materials you can read or listen to. They explain the IMPACT program, prostate cancer and treatment options.
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Listening Materials

These audio materials help patients and families better understand prostate cancer and treatment options.

The information in these recordings is based on the general experiences of many prostate cancer patients. Your experiences may be different. If you have any questions about what prostate cancer treatment services are covered by your health insurance, please contact your health care provider or health insurance provider.

Controlling Your Pain

Controlling Your Pain Without Medications
Generic versus Brand Name Medicines
Types of Pain Medicines for Your Prostate Cancer
About Your Prostate Cancer Pain

Prostate Cancer Surgery

Prostate Cancer Surgery

Chemo Side Effects

Managing Anemia
Managing Your Loss of Appetite
Introduction
Managing Your Loss of Appetite
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
Should You Eat Differently During Your Chemotherapy?
How May Chemotherapy Change How You Eat?
What is Loss of Appetite?
How Long Will your Loss of Appetite Last?
What Can You Do to Manage Your Loss of Appetite?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?
Managing Constipation
Introduction
Managing Constipation
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Constipation?
Why Does Chemotherapy Cause Constipation?
How May Your Constipation Be Treated?
What Can You Do To Manage Your Constipation?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?
Managing Diarrhea
Introduction
Managing Diarrhea
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Diarrhea?
Why Does Chemotherapy Cause Diarrhea?
What Can You Do To Manage Your Diarrhea?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?
Managing Fatigue or Tiredness
Introduction
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Fatigue or Tiredness?
How Do You Know If You Have Fatigue Or Tiredness?
What Can You Do To Manage Your Fatigue?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?
Managing Hair Loss
Introduction
Managing Hair Loss
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
Why Does Chemotherapy Cause You To Lose Your Hair?
When Will You Start Losing Your Hair?
How Much Hair Will You Lose?
Is There Anything You Can Do To Keep From Losing Your Hair?
How Long Will It Take For Your Hair To Grow Back?
What Can You Do To Manage Your Hair Loss?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?
Managing Infections
Introduction
Managing Infections
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is An Infection?
Why Does Chemotherapy Raise Your Chance Of Getting An Infection?
How May Your Low White Blood Cell Count Be Treated?
What Can You Do To Lower Your Chance of Getting An Infection?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned From Listening To This Recording?
Managing Insomnia
Introduction
Managing Insomnia
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Insomnia?
Why Does Chemotherapy Cause Insomnia?
What Can You Do To Manage Your Insomnia?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned From Listening To This Recording?
Managing Mouth Sores
Introduction
Managing Mouth Sores
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Are Mouth Sores?
Why Does Chemotherapy Cause Mouth Sores?
How May Your Mouth Sores Be Treated?
What Can You Do To Manage Your Mouth Sores?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?
Managing Nausea and Vomiting
Introduction
Managing Nausea And Vomiting
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Nausea And Vomiting?
Why Do You Have Nausea And Vomiting?
When May You Have Nausea And Vomiting?
Are There Medicines You Can Take To Help Your Nausea And Vomiting?
What Can You Do Manage Your Nausea And Vomiting?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Radiation Therapy and Prostate Cancer

Audio Series
Introduction
Radiation Therapy and Prostate Cancer
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Radiation Therapy?
Does Radiation Therapy Hurt?
Can Radiation Therapy Be Used With Other Prostate Cancer Treatments?
What Is A Radiation Oncologist?
How Does My Radiation Oncologist Plan My Treatment?
What Are The Risks of Radiation Therapy?
How Long Does Radiation Therapy Take?
Will Side Effects Limit What You Can Do?
What Does “Follow-up Care” Mean?
What Doctor Will Handle Your Follow-up Care?
What Should You Tell Your Doctor During Your Follow-up Visits?
What Other Care Might You Need After Your Radiation Therapy?
How Often Do You Need To See Your Doctor After Your Radiation Therapy Has Ended?
How Can You Help Yourself After Your Radiation Therapy Is Over?
Hints For Talking With Your Doctor
What Kinds of Medical Information Should You Keep?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and You

Audio Series*
Introduction
Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy And You
What Will You Learn by Listening to this Recording?
What is Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy Or IMRT?
How Long Does IMRT Treatment Last?
What Will Happen After Your Daily IMRT Treatments?
When Should You Call The Doctor?
Are There Side Effects With IMRT?
Will Side Effects From IMRT Limit Your Activity?
Will You Be Able To Have Sex During and After Your IMRT Treatments?
Will You Be Able To Have Children After IMRT?
Will You Need To See Your Doctor After Your IMRT Treatment is Over?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Brachytherapy and You

Audio Series*
Brachytherapy And You
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Brachytherapy?
How Does Brachytherapy Work?
How Are The Seeds Put In Your Body?
Are There Side Effects With Brachytherapy?
Are There Things You Should Remember About Having Seeds?
Will You Be Able To Have Sex After Your Seed Implant?
Will You Need To See Your Doctor After Your Seed Implant?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Kegel Exercises For Men

Audio Series*
Introduction
Kegel Exercises For Men
What Will You Learn by Listening to this Recording?
What Are Pelvic Floor Muscles?
What Are Kegel Exercises?
Why Should You Do Kegel Exercises?
How Do You Find Your Pelvic Muscles?
How Do You Do A Kegel Exercise?
How Often Should You Do Kegel Exercises?
When Should You Do Your Kegel Exercises?
Can You Do Kegel Exercises If You Have A Catheter?
Will Your Urine Leakage Stop If You Do Kegel Exercises?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Urinary Catheter Care and Prostate Cancer Treatment

Audio Series*
Urinary Catheter Care and Prostate Cancer Treatment
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is A Urinary Catheter And Urine Collection Bags?
How Long Will You Have A Urinary Catheter?
How Will Your Urinary Catheter Feel?
When Should You Call Your Doctor?
What Happens When Your Catheter Is Taken Out?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Dealing with Erectile Dysfunction Before and After Prostate Cancer Treatment

Audio Series*
Dealing With Erectile Dysfunction During And After Prostate Cancer Treatment
What Will You Learn By Listening To This Recording?
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
How Soon After Prostate Cancer Treatment Can You Be Sexually Active Again?
Can You Have An Orgasm Without An Erection?
What Have You Learned By Listening To This Recording?

Hormone Therapy and Prostate Cancer

Audio Series*
Introduction
Hormone Therapy and Prostate Cancer
What Will You Learn by Listening to this Recording
What is Hormone Therapy?
How Does Hormone Therapy Work?
Can Hormone Therapy Cure Your Prostate Cancer?
How Can Your Testosterone Levels Be Lowered?
Will Side Effects Limit What You Can Do?
How Might You Feel During Hormone Therapy?
What Things Should You Think About Before Starting Hormone Therapy?
What Should You Tell Your Doctor During Your Checkups?
Hints for Talking with Your Doctor
Questions To Ask Your Doctor
What Have You Learned By Listening to this Recording?
*Spanish audio coming soon

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